Contract Specialist

Hill International is seeking a Contract Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full time on-site position.

The Contract Specialist is to perform advanced level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering complex professional services contracts. This position is involved in a variety of procurement activities including preparation of specifications, the bidding process, and preparation, renewal and monitoring of professional services contracts. Performance is evaluated based on results achieved.

• Review contract scope of services for completeness.
• Write contract requirements in conformance with city policies and state and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Review contracts for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal.
• Approve bid proposals and specifications and compose Requests for Council.
• Research and interpret contract provisions including explaining contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms to users.
• Coordinate the renewal and extension of contracts.
• Resolve discrepancies in contracts and prepare written documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, contractors, consultants, and users.
• Prepare advertisements, conduct pre-proposal meetings, and facilitate evaluations of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Develop the scope and specifications for complex professional service contracts.
• Create responses to special correspondence and handle special assignments and problems such as responses to citizen inquiries, bid protests, and vendor related issues.
• Write and evaluate specifications and invitations to bid.
• Execute contract preparation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and public administration.
• This role includes all phases, from advertising a project to the final contract award.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Knowledge of government contract law, principles, regulations and policies to include techniques, operations, and contracting processes.
• Practical experience with A.R.S. Title 34 Procurement required.
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.